Senior Security Engineer - Cloud & App Security

Accenture PLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services in Virginia seeks an experienced Security Engineer to safeguard applications and infrastructure. You will manage security operations, develop incident response plans, and ensure cloud and web application security in support of government missions.

Responsibilities include designing monitoring, coordinating with partners for security guidance, and enforcing security governance across environments while protecting communication and data assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 10 years of experience in security engineering.
• Strong knowledge of cyber resiliency and security planning.
• Experience with web application and platform security testing.
• Solid understanding of cloud technology operations and security.
• Knowledge of critical data and vulnerability points.

Responsibilities

• Manage security across multiple applications and platforms.
• Develop incident response and recovery plans.
• Design monitoring and alerting for anomalous activity.
• Coordinate with partners to provide security guidance to government.
• Operate and enhance secure cloud infrastructure per governance.
• Install, maintain and upgrade core infrastructure.
• Manage COMSEC resources and crypto key management.
• Ensure safety of the organization’s website and online transactions.
• Apply firewall and encryption technologies; update user access and policies.

Skills

Cyber resiliency

Security planning

Web app security testing

Cloud security

Vulnerability management

Data correlation & detection

Firewall & encryption tech

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Accenture Federal Services in Virginia seeks an experienced Security Engineer to safeguard applications and infrastructure. You will manage security operations, develop incident response plans, and ensure cloud and web application security in support of government missions.

Responsibilities include designing monitoring, coordinating with partners for security guidance, and enforcing security governance across environments while protecting communication and data assets.